Nicole (Chilean singer)

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Nicole

Background information
Birth name	Denisse Laval
Born	January, 1977
Origin	Chile
Genre(s)	Pop
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1989 – present
Website	http://www.nicoleonline.cl/

Denisse "Nicole" Laval (born January 19, 1977) is a Chilean singer, based in Miami.

[edit] Biography

She began her career as a young child. Her first album, Tal Vez me Estoy Enamorando (Perhaps I am falling in love) was locally successful, reaching Gold Status. Years later, the singer released Esperando Nada (Waiting for nothing), produced by Tito Dávila (ex Enanitos Verdes), which sold more than 75,000 copies in her country alone. In 1997, Sueños en Tránsito (Dreams in transit), produced by Gustavo Cerati, made her deserving of recognition in Latin America as a consolidated singer.

In order to expand her horizons, Nicole decided to emigrate to Mexico and try her luck. She later moved to the USA, where she managed to make contact with Bruno del Granado, who, upon hearing her, made her a part of Madonna’s Latin label: Maverick Música.

Viaje Infinito (Infinite journey), released in 2002, recorded in New York City and produced by Andrés Levin, received a Grammy nomination for best Latin Female Vocalist. This album opened the door for her to elbow her way in with the musical greats, including participating with the legendary band Chicago in the World Music Jam held in Radio City Hall. She sang with them the successful If You Leave Me Now.

During this time, the singer participated in two cinematographic productions: La Amiga / The Friend (Miami), and Se Arrienda / For Rent (Chile). The films were recognized in various film festivals throughout the world.

Currently, the singer is promoting her most recent album, entitled APT (apartment), produced by Jimmy Frazier and Nicole, released in July of 2006 under her own label called “Chika Entertainment Inc.” The album’s first single is Si Vienes por Mi (If You Come for Me). The second single to be released from this album is "Veneno" (Poison), being more successful than the first choice.